NamesCon, like so many other industry events, has been running 100% online for the last two years. Now it looks like the event is coming back in an “in person” format. The event organisers are planning an in person event in downtown Austin, Texas for August 31st to September 3rd. They’d held the last in… Continue reading Namescon Returning to Austin
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NamesCon and CloudFest Independent Again
Back when events were being held in person CloudFest, which used to be known as World Hosting Days, was the largest event for hosting companies in the world. Other events like HostingCon had shrunk over the years until eventually they ceased to exist. In the domain name conference space NamesCon grew to be the “go… Continue reading NamesCon and CloudFest Independent Again
Fundraiser In Memory of Dietmar Stefitz
As most people who are in the domain space in Europe and further afield know Dietmar Stefitz sadly passed away back in December of last year. Dietmar was one of the nicest people you could ever have met. He was passionate about domains and always had an energy and optimism about him that was infectious.… Continue reading Fundraiser In Memory of Dietmar Stefitz
NamesCon Europe Cancelled
NamesCon Europe has joined the ever growing list of events that have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to be held in Budapest in August. The organisers are now planning to hold the event there in July 2021 instead, with the dates currently announced as July 15th – July 17th.… Continue reading NamesCon Europe Cancelled
Namescon Europe Chooses Budapest
NamesCon Global 2020 is being held in Austin, Texas next week. The event organisers have also just announced the location for the European edition of the domain event. NamesCon Europe will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 6th to August 8th. The event will take place at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on the banks… Continue reading Namescon Europe Chooses Budapest
Namescon Release Preliminary Agenda
NamesCon global will be held in Austin, Texas from January 29th to February 1st 2020. Yesterday they released the schedule, or at least a preliminary version of it. So you can see the timetable for the various talks and sessions, though details like who is speaking etc., are still missing in many cases. There’ll be… Continue reading Namescon Release Preliminary Agenda
Submit Your Domains for Namescon Auction
I’ve always found live auctions to be fascinating. It doesn’t matter what is being sold, but there’s always a “buzz” in the room. Domain auctions aren’t that different so the upcoming auction at NamesCon in Austin, Texas could be good fun. Of course how much “fun” it’ll be is going to be dependant in part… Continue reading Submit Your Domains for Namescon Auction
Namescon Europe Auction Submission Open
NamesCon Europe will be held outside Lisbon, Portugal in June. They recently announced that submissions for the live auction are open. You can complete the form here to have your domain names considered for inclusion. The live auction will be held on the afternoon of June 20th during the event. As with previous NamesCon events… Continue reading Namescon Europe Auction Submission Open
NamesCon Europe Basic Schedule Published
NamesCon Europe is being held this year in Portugal, about 35 km from Lisbon. The event organisers have released an outline agenda, which is probably helpful if you’re trying to plan how many days to be there for etc., For now it’s not known who will be speaking at the event, nor if there will… Continue reading NamesCon Europe Basic Schedule Published
NamesCon Black Friday Discount
NamesCon will take place in Las Vegas in January 2019 (27 – 30) at the Tropicana. They’re accepting submissions for their live auction here. From Friday 23rd until Monday 26th November they’re offering discounted rates – 25% off the standard pricing using code: FridayMonday The outline schedule is available already with details of speakers etc.,… Continue reading NamesCon Black Friday Discount